Apparatus List: Adding a New Apparatus

Apparatus List: Adding a New Apparatus

Purpose

  1. The purpose of this article is to inform users how to add a new apparatus in the First Due system.

Video



Directions

1. Click on Assets.






2. Click on Apparatus List.






3. Click on New Apparatus.






4. Fill out the necessary information.




Note:  The Name, Department Vehicle ID, Fleet Vehicle Number, NFIRS Apparatus ID, Primary NFIRS Use, NFIRS Apparatus Type, and Owner Type fields are REQUIRED fields when adding an apparatus.

The ability to designate an apparatus as either primary or reserve will only be available if the option is turned on in Assets > Setup > Settings > Enable primary/reserve toggle.  







- An image of the apparatus can be uploaded for display within the First Due System by clicking the Choose File button.






- Additional information such as staffing level, whether the unit provides ALS support, and tire information is available by clicking the specifications tab.





IDEA:  Fields such as Current PTO Hours, Current Pump Hours, Current Engin Hours, and Odometer can easily be updated by inserting these fields as a "Field Update" question type during daily/weekly apparatus checks.  Information collected for these fields during the check will automatically update on the apparatus record. 





6. When finished, Click Create.






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